Cruise control wont turn on......

[ACCAT800]

Bought on 04 Explorer and I can seem to figure out why the cruise wont turn on. I have bypassed the deactivation and brake switches. Light on dash doesnt come on when turning key on or when pressing on switch. All fuses test ok.......any ideas?

 

[BigRondo]

Start by checking your brake fluid. If it is too low, the cruise won't work.

Here are some threads to check out concerning the switch on the master cylinder:

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=273854

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=232253

Good luck with the fix & be sure to keep us posted!

 

[ACCAT800]

Topped off brake fluid and still wont turn on. Tryed running test mode and light on dash wont even come on???????

 

[BigRondo]

Check out the the threads I linked concerning the switch on the master cylinder.

 

[ACCAT800]

I bypassed the deactivation switch on the master cylinder and the cruise wont turn on.

 

[UMD]

NM - missed the part where you said the light comes on with the button pressed.

 

[blueka]

My cruise wouldn't work... after investigation, the cable had popped off the throttle cable... popped it back on, hey presto it works...

Happy

Si

 

[ACCAT800]

NM - missed the part where you said the light comes on with the button pressed.

The cruise control light DOES NOT com on when ignition is turned on or cruise on switch pressed.

 

[ACCAT800]

My cruise wouldn't work... after investigation, the cable had popped off the throttle cable... popped it back on, hey presto it works...

Happy

Si

Thanks but i dont have a throittle cable.

 

[Wills05xlt4x4]

Mine occasionaly doesn't work.. no clue why it will stop working if I cut it off mid drive and will not work again unless I either wait and hope or cut the truck off and back on while on hwy...

Very random issue kinda minor to me but can be frustrating... Maybe once a month

 

[Truth Explorer1]

Cruise control fuse

Just a thought... Did you check the cruise control fuse? Start with the simple first!

 

[ACCAT800]

I cant find a " cruise control fuse" but i did test all fuses in both fuse blocks and they are good.

 

[ACCAT800]

I am still trying to resolve this issue. All fuses are good. When the ignition is turned to the on position the cruise light doesn't illuminate. I cant get it to even enter the diagnostic mode. Any ideas?

 

[celly]

Mine occasionaly doesn't work.. no clue why it will stop working if I cut it off mid drive and will not work again unless I either wait and hope or cut the truck off and back on while on hwy...

Very random issue kinda minor to me but can be frustrating... Maybe once a month

Me too on my '99.

 

[ACCAT800]

Anyone????

 

[stoogefan]

On my 2002, the dash indicator light does not turn on when the key is turned on. It only illuminates when it’s actually in use, when driving after the “On” button is pressed AND the “Set” button is pressed. So when troubleshooting each switch, you actually need to drive it and try to turn it on. I’m not sure if a 2004 works the same way though!

 

[ACCAT800]

I am stumped. It wont engage and wont even go ito the cruise test mode????

 

[bendcyclist]

I am having the same problem. It will not work at speed or during a diagnostic mode test.

Someone posted to check fuse 17 under the drivers side area so I will do that later today.

It is weird that it won't turn on at all.

I do have the replacement harness for the fire issue installed. Maybe I need to get the plug replaced on the master cylinder instead?

 

[bendcyclist]

I am going to order the switch part and see if that fixes it.

 

[ACCAT800]

Fixed!!!! It ended up being a bad on/off switch on the steering wheel. Replaced and working great!